Eon Pre Pay Meter - Seems really high!

joeblack066

Hi, I have been in my house for 3 years. When I moved in it was a draughty old house and I have spent the last three years draught proofing etc, and hoping that my heating/ electric bills would come down. However, I still find in the winter weeks I am putting in £35 per week on my gas meter. Does this sound right? 3 bed house, I leave it on all night, as I have found that leaving it at 14 degrees on the thermostat overnight seems to make it cheaper overall, as the house isn't freezing in the morning! It is left at 14/15 all day while no ones in, then I put it up to around 18 degrees when we get in. 6 radiators is all, and as there is no radiator in the hall, I have a small oil filled electric one that I use as this helps the CH work more efficiently.
I suppose thinking about it I am using £35 per week for 18 weeks
£25 per week for 14 weeks
£ 5 per week for 20 weeks
which averages out at £21 per week, which would equate to a monthly DD of £91.
So my question is, is this about right or is there anything else I can do to reduce it? Thx!

E.ON_Company_Representative:_Helena

Hi joeblack066,

It sounds like you are doing everything you can to save energy.

I would suggest using the readings on your meter to monitor your usage in kWh, you can then compare this to the previous year and month on month, to see how it looks.

As you know you will use more gas in the winter compared to the summer, we do have an energy efficiency department that you could speak to they may be able to offer you some more information.

I can give you your usage if you need it from me, just email me through the email address in my profile page.

Helena

Widelats

It is a shocking high price to stay warm.

Yes, you can get rid of prepayment meters. that will save you a lot of cash. If your supplier wont get them prepay meters out, find someone who will.